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The Brits are testing an updated version of the Range Rover Sport SVR performance 4x4. Judging by the smiles on the faces of the drivers, we'd say it's a lot of fun.
I still remember how, many years ago (probably a decade), Jeremy Clarkson drove the Range Rover Sport Supercharged and said it was a vulgar and terrible idea. The V8 engine drinks too much fuel, he argued.
But many years later, the world still hasn't run out of petrol. In fact, it's quite cheap right now, so people are enjoying it like it's tap water by purchasing vehicles that weigh over two tons and go fast.
How fast? Well, the Range Rover Sport SVR is not the fastest kid on the block. We know for a fact that a Porsche Cayenne Turbo and a BMW X5 M will kick its butt. But maybe that's what they want to fix with this facelift.
There's nothing cosmetically wrong with the SVR. In fact, we consider it one of the handsomest brutes on the market. But a power infusion from the F-Type wouldn't hurt. Of course, we don't expect it to suddenly reach 200 miles per hour, but every new pony helps.
Today we spotted the top version of the Sport, the Range Rover Sport SVR, testing in its updated version. As you can see, the changes will be subtle with a new front bumper featuring larger air intakes. But there could be some more small changes when the camouflage drops.
Everybody has been talking about a magical 25 horsepower boost, achieved by taking the most powerful version of the 5.0-liter supercharged V8 out of the Jaguar F-Type SVR and using it here. Of course, engineers have play room in the gearbox and suspension department.
This being a Range Rover, customization options will be used to redefine the vehicle. The latest toys, such as Apple CarPlay, should be added to a more modern Infotainment system. Naturally, this has been the Achilles heel of the RR family from the start, so we don't think they'll be able to catch up to the insane autonomous tech being implemented by Mercedes or BMW. But the Brits have their own great ideas, such as the transparent hood and augment reality windshield.
But many years later, the world still hasn't run out of petrol. In fact, it's quite cheap right now, so people are enjoying it like it's tap water by purchasing vehicles that weigh over two tons and go fast.
How fast? Well, the Range Rover Sport SVR is not the fastest kid on the block. We know for a fact that a Porsche Cayenne Turbo and a BMW X5 M will kick its butt. But maybe that's what they want to fix with this facelift.
There's nothing cosmetically wrong with the SVR. In fact, we consider it one of the handsomest brutes on the market. But a power infusion from the F-Type wouldn't hurt. Of course, we don't expect it to suddenly reach 200 miles per hour, but every new pony helps.
Today we spotted the top version of the Sport, the Range Rover Sport SVR, testing in its updated version. As you can see, the changes will be subtle with a new front bumper featuring larger air intakes. But there could be some more small changes when the camouflage drops.
Everybody has been talking about a magical 25 horsepower boost, achieved by taking the most powerful version of the 5.0-liter supercharged V8 out of the Jaguar F-Type SVR and using it here. Of course, engineers have play room in the gearbox and suspension department.
This being a Range Rover, customization options will be used to redefine the vehicle. The latest toys, such as Apple CarPlay, should be added to a more modern Infotainment system. Naturally, this has been the Achilles heel of the RR family from the start, so we don't think they'll be able to catch up to the insane autonomous tech being implemented by Mercedes or BMW. But the Brits have their own great ideas, such as the transparent hood and augment reality windshield.
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